At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said on Tuesday. Traditional i...
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New York is reporting the highest number of flu hospitalizations recorded in a single week, the state department said on Friday....
Insurance subsidies that have helped millions of Americans pay for health coverage are set to expire on Wednesday....
From doctored images to fabricated stories, we uncovered the most viral fakes of 2025 — deepfakes, election myths and health hoaxes. Here's what dominated the disinformation landscape....
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If you're trying to get healthier this year as one of your New Years resolutions, an Apple Watch would be a great tool to help you achieve your goal. Fortunately, the newest generation Apple Watch Ser...
The Greek tennis player and former world number three opened his heart at a press conference ahead of the start of the United Cup in Perth, Australia...
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Flu activity is increasing across the U.S. amid holiday travel and gatherings, according to the latest data from the CDC....
The appeal came after injuries and outbreaks of violence linked to New Year’s Eve fireworks, both public and private. Meanwhile, a spate of black ice has caused numerous accidents across Germany....
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Doctors, nurses and students at HKSH Medical Group in Hong Kong set aside their clinical routines to join a day of physical activity and fundraising, inspiring all to “throw kindness and catch health”...
Runners included an 82-year-old, a leg amputee and a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing...
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In an effort to combat childhood obesity, the United Kingdom has banned daytime TV and online ads that promote junk food. The health ministry says this could recede by 20,000 the number of children li...